valutmaster Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Hello, I recently got 20 silver coins (2 Reichsmark) These: http://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3416.html The problem I am facing right now is this. The edge of the coin should have this text on it: GEMEINNUTZ GEHT VOR EIGENNUTZ All coins have this text but, on some coins the text is written upwards, towards the backside of the coin and some coins have the text flipped towards the front side of the coin. Does it mean the coins with flipped text are fake? Image: http://imgur.com/a/H2XrT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Most coins with edge inscriptions have both directions as in your A & B photo. I believe it just depends on the condition of the press when they were struck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 As Art noted, they should be fine - it's pretty common for edge inscriptions to be facing either way. My larger concern from the photo is that the pieces look polished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potsdam Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 The edge inscriptions look absolutely fine to me and I also agree with ccg, unfortunately these coins look as if someone had cleaned them. Anyway, even though it is not hard to find this type of a coin, getting one that has never been cleaned in at least AU condition is a challenge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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